1. Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FIl)
are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two? [UPSC 2011]
2. In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities __________? [UPSC 2011]
3. Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) ? ― ⏩ 1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.⏩ 2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011]
4. Economic growth is usually coupled with ___________. [UPSC 2011]
5. Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the 'fiscal stimulus' ? [UPSC 2011].
6. Consider the following actions which the government can take: ⏩ 1. Devaluing the domestic currency. ⏩ 2. Reduction in the export subsidy. ⏩ 3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIls. ⏩ Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit? [UPSC 2011]
7. A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the 'base effect'. What is 'base effect' [UPSC 2011]
8. Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct? [UPSC 2011]
9. A 'closed economy' is an economy in which _____________. [UPSC 2011]
10. Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development: ⏩ 1. Low birthrate with low death rate. ⏩ 2. High birthrate with high death rate. ⏩ 3. High birthrate with low death rate. ⏩ Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012]
11. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following? ⏩ 1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI. ⏩ 2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need. ⏩ 3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below [UPSC 2012]
12. In India, in the overall index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries? ⏩ 1. Cement ⏩ 2. Fertilizers ⏩ 3. Natural Gas ⏩ 4. Refinery products ⏩ 5. Textiles ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012]
13. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following? ⏩ 1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI. ⏩ 2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need. ⏩ 3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012]
14. Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? ⏩ 1. Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? ⏩ 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned. ⏩ 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012 ]
15. Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? ⏩ 1. Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank⏩ . ⏩ 2. Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the public. ⏩ 3. Borrowing by the government from the Central Bank. ⏩ 4. Sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012]
16. Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India? ⏩ 1. Subsidiaries of foreign companies in India. ⏩ 2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies. ⏩ 3. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies. ⏩ 4. Portfolio investment. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2012 ]
17. Consider the following statements: The price of any currency in international market is decided by the ⏩ 1. World Bank ⏩ 2. Demand for good/services provided by the country concerned ⏩ 3. Stability of the government of the concerned country ⏩ 4. Economic potential of the country in question. ⏩ Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2012 ]
18. Which of the following constitute Capital Account? ⏩ 1. Foreign Loans ⏩ 2. Foreign Direct Investment ⏩ 3. Private Remittances ⏩ 4. Portfolio Investment ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2013]
19. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. ⏩ 2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2013]
20. Disguised unemployment generally means ___________. [UPSC 2013]
21. In the context of Indian economy, Open Market Operations' refers to ___________. [UPSC 2013]
22. Priority Sector Lending by banks in Indian constitutes the lending to ____________. [UPSC 2013]
23. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do? [UPSC 2013]
24. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by ⏩ 1. An increase in the money supply ⏩ 2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output ⏩ 3. An increase in the effective demand ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2013 ]
25. An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the [UPSC 2013 ]
26. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of ⏩ 1. liquidity of assets ⏩ 2. branch expansion ⏩ 3. merger of banks ⏩ 4. winding-up of banks ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2013]
27. Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households? ⏩ 1. Regional Rural Banks ⏩ 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ⏩ 3. Land Development Banks ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below. [UPSC 2013]
28. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the [UPSC 2013 ]
29. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur it [UPSC 2013]
30. Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be [UPSC 2013 ]
31. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect? [UPSC 2013 ]
32. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves? [UPSC 2013]
33. With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/ constitute the Current Account? ⏩ 1. Balance of trade ⏩ 2.Foreign assets ⏩ 3. Balance of invisibles ⏩ 4. Special Drawing Rights ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2014]
34. The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to [UPSC 2014 ]
35. If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will [UPSC 2014 ]
36. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? ⏩ 1. Slowing economic growth rate ⏩ 2. Less equitable distribution of national income ⏩ Select the correct answer using the codes given below. [UPSC 2015 ]
37. In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight? [UPSC 2014 ]
38. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the [UPSC 2014 ]
39. Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects's report periodically ? [UPSC 2014 ]
40. When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen ? [UPSC 2014 ]
41. In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the 1955 [UPSC 2014 ]
42. Which of the following brings out the Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers ? [UPSC 2014 ]
43. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measure' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the ________________. [UPSC 2014 ]
44. Convertibility of rupee implies [UPSC 2014 ]
45. The problem of international liquidity is related to the non- availability of [UPSC 2014 ]
46. The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of [UPSC 2014 ]
47. With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct? [UPSC 2014 ]
48. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following: ⏩ 1. Bank rate ⏩ 2. Open market operations ⏩ 3. Public debt ⏩ 4. Public Revenue ⏩ Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy? [UPSC 2015 ]
49. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III' often seen in the new, seeks to ____________. [UPSC 2015 ]
50. In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news? [UPSC 2016 ]
51. Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR? [UPSC 2016 ]
52. Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? ⏩ 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. ⏩ 2. Loans received from foreign governments ⏩ 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2016 ]
53. With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF on the direction of its work. ⏩ 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2016 ]
54. Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news? [UPSC 2016 ]
55. What is/are the purpose/purposes of the Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLRY' announced by RBI? ⏩ 1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances. ⏩ 2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2016 ]
56. The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of [UPSC 2016 ]
57. 'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the ____________. [UPSC 2016 ]
58. Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news? [UPSC 2017 ]
59. Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)? [UPSC 2017 ]
60. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of [UPSC 2017 ]
61. Which one of the following best describes the term 'Merchant Discount Rate' sometimes seen in news? [UPSC 2018 ]
62. Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India _______________. [UPSC 2018 ]
63. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if the account-holders fail to repay dues. ⏩ 2. CAR is decided by each individual bank. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2018 ]
64. India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to [UPSC 2018 ]
65. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money? [UPSC 2018 ]
66. If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then [UPSC 2018 ]
67. Increase is absolute and per capital real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if ________. [UPSC 2018 ]
68. Despite being a high saving economy, capital formation may not result in significant increase in output due to ____________. [UPSC 2018 ]
69. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. ⏩ 2. Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the state Governments. ⏩ 3. Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2018 ]
70. With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade. ⏩ 2. To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2018 ]
71. What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently? [UPSC 2019 ]
72. The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the ____________. [UPSC 2019 ]
73. Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'? [UPSC 2019 ]
74. The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus [UPSC 2019 ]
75. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Most of India's external debt is owed by governmental entities. ⏩ 2. All of India's external debt is denominated in US dollars. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2019 ]
76. Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India? [UPSC 2019 ]
77. In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/ contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis? ]⏩ 1. The foreign currency earnings of India's IT sector ]⏩ 2. Increasing the government expenditure ]⏩ 3. Remittances from Indians abroad ]⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2019 ]
78. Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of Indian stock market without registering themselves directly? [UPSC 2019 ]
79. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries. ⏩ 2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth largest economy in the world. ⏩ Which of the statement given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2019 ]
80. Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years? [UPSC 2019 ]
81. Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/ RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee? [UPSC 2019 ]
82. The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following? [UPSC 2019 ]
83. With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct? [UPSC 2019 ]
84. In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because [UPSC 2019 ]
85. Among the following which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years? [UPSC 2019 ]
86. If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following action/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India? ⏩ 1. Not depending on short- term foreign borrowings⏩ 2. Opening up to more foreign banks ⏩ 3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020 ]
87. If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be [UPSC 2020 ]
89. Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by ___________. [UPSC 2020 ]
90. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government. ⏩ 2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas. ⏩ 3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of oil refineries. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2020 ]
91. [UPSC 2020 ]
92. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index (WPI). ⏩ 2. The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does. ⏩ 3. Reserve Bank of India has now adopted WPI as its key measure of inflation and to decide on changing the key policy rates. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2020 ]
93. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note. ⏩ 2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation. ⏩ 3. 'Call Money' is a short- term finance used for interbank transactions. ⏩ 4. 'Zero-Coupon Bonds are the interest bearing short- term bond issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2020 ]
94. With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic? [UPSC 2020 ]
95. In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following? ⏩1. Housing loans owed by households⏩ 2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards ⏩3. Treasury bills, ⏩Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020 ]
96. With reference to Trade- Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct? ⏩ 1. Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited. ⏩ 2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services. ⏩ 3. They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment. ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020 ]
97. If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do? ⏩1. Cut and optimise the Statutory Liquidity Ratio ⏩2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate ⏩3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate. ⏩Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020 ]
98. Consider the following statements: ⏩1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks. ⏩2. One of the most important functions of DCCBs is to provide funds to the Primary Agriculture Credit Societies. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2020 ]
99. Consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. The Governor of the Reserve bank of India (RBI) is a appointed by the Central Government. ⏩ 2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest. ⏩ 3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act. ⏩ Which of the above statements are correct? 1, 2 and 3 [UPSC 2021 ]
100. Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession? [UPSC 2021 ]
101. Consider the following statements: Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if ⏩ 1. price of its substitute increases ⏩ 2. price of its complement increases ⏩ 3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases ⏩ 4. its price falls. ⏩ Which of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
102. With reference to 'Urban Cooperative banks' in India consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments. ⏩ 2. They can issue equity shares and preference shares. ⏩ 3. They were brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through an Amendment in 1966. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
103. Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following? ⏩ 1. Actions of the United States Federal Reserve ⏩ 2. Actions of the Reserve bank of India ⏩ 3. Inflation and short-term interest rates ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 and 2 only 2 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3 [UPSC 2021 ]
104. Consider the following: ⏩ 1. Foreign currency convertible bonds ⏩ 2. Foreign institutional investment with certain conditions ⏩ 3. Global depository receipts ⏩ 4. Non-resident external deposits. ⏩ Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments? [UPSC 2021 ]
105. Consider the following statements: The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily ⏩ 1. improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets. ⏩ 2. increases the foreign value of domestic currency ⏩ 3. improves the trade balance ⏩ Which of the above statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
106. Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India? [UPSC 2021 ]
107. [UPSC 2021 ]
108. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects? [UPSC 2021 ]
109. The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following? [UPSC 2021 ]
110. With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following? ⏩ 1. Expansionary policies ⏩ 2. Fiscal stimulus ⏩ 3. Inflation-indexing wages ⏩ 4. Higher purchasing power. ⏩ 5. Rising interest rates ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2021 ]
111. With reference to India, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in primary market. ⏩ 2. The 'Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching' is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India. ⏩ 3. The 'Central Depository Services Ltd' is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2021 ]
112. In India, the central bank's function as the 'lender of last resort' usually refers to which of the following? ⏩ 1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources ⏩ 2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary crisis ⏩ 3. Lending to governments to finance budgetary deficits ⏩ Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2021 ]
113. 'Rapid Financing Instrument' and 'Rapid Credit Facility' are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following? [UPSC 2022 ]
114. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities. ⏩ 2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market. ⏩ 3. If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars. ⏩ Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
115. Consider the following statements: ⏩1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. ⏩2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). ⏩3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
116. Consider the following statements: ⏩1. In India, credit rating agencies are regulated by Reserve Bank of India. ⏩2. The rating agency popularly known as ICRA is a public limited company. ⏩3. Brickwork Ratings is an Indian credit rating agency. ⏩Which of the statements given above are correct. [UPSC 2022 ]
117. With reference to the 'Banks Board Bureau (BBB)', which of the following statements are correct? ⏩1. The Governor of RBI is the Chairman of BBB. ⏩2. BBB recommends for the selection of heads of Public Sector Banks. ⏩3. BBB helps the Public Sector Banks in developing strategies and capital raising plans. ⏩Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2022 ]
118. With reference to Convertible Bonds, consider the following statements: ⏩ 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lower rate of interest. ⏩ 2. The option to convert to equity affords the bondholder a degree of indexation to rising consumer prices. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2022 ]
119. Consider the following: ⏩1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank ⏩2. Missile Technology Control Regime ⏩3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ⏩D India is a member of which of the above? [UPSC 2022 ]
120. In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay- offs in factories employing workers? [UPSC 2022 ]
121. In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation? Expenditure Management Commission Financial Stability and Development Council Reserve Bank of India [UPSC 2022 ]
122. Consider the following statements: ⏩Statement-l: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InviTs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. ⏩Statement-Il: InviTs are recognized as borrowers under the 'Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 2023 ]
123. Correct the following statements: ⏩Statement-l: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes. ⏩Statement-ll: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means. ⏩Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 2023 ]
124. Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of 'sterilization'? [UPSC 2023 ]
125. Consider the following markets: ⏩1. Government Bond Market ⏩2. Call Money Market ⏩3. Treasury Bill Market ⏩4. Stock Market ⏩How many of the above are included in capital markets? [UPSC 2023 ]
126. Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'? [UPSC 2023 ]
127. Consider the investments in the following assets: ⏩1. Brand recognition ⏩2. Inventory ⏩3. Intellectual property ⏩4. Mailing list of clients ⏩How many of the above are considered intangible investments? [UPSC 2023 ]
128. Consider the following: ⏩1. Demographic performance ⏩2. Forest and ecology ⏩3. Governance reforms ⏩4. Stable government ⏩5. Tax and fiscal efforts. ⏩For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance? All five [UPSC 2023 ]
129. Consider the following statements about G- 20: ⏩ 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues. ⏩ 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
130. Consider the following Statements: ⏩Statement-l Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value. ⏩Statement-ll Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 2023 ]
131. Consider the following statements : ⏩Statement-I : India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods. ⏩Statement-ll : Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India's 'Production-linked Incentive' scheme. ⏩Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 2023 ]
132. Consider the following statements : The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that ⏩1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union ⏩2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities ⏩3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies ⏩How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
133. Consider the following statements with reference to India: ⏩1. According to the 'Micro Small and Medium enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between Rs. 15 crore and Rs. 25 crore. ⏩2. All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the Priority sector. ⏩ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
134. With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements: ⏩1. It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. ⏩2. A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time-fame for spending it. ⏩Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
135. In the context of finance, the term 'beta' refers to [UPSC 2023 ]
136. Consider the following statements : ⏩1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived. ⏩2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes. ⏩3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial banks support SHGs. ⏩How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2023 ]
137. Consider the following statements : ⏩Statement-I : India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. ⏩Statement-ll : Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. ⏩Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC 20 ]
138. Which of the following is not an oxygen-demanding waste?